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Issue 14a - June 1997

Geof Miller, ARC Press & Publicity
Brandlehow, Wolverton, Stratford-on-Avon CV37 0HF
Tel: (+44) 1789 73 1669

INTERNATIONAL RALLY SPECIAL

1997

I wonder how many times over the years we have started a rally paddling through the mud, but by Sunday we were troubled by dust!

We arrived on Thursday afternoon, and, immediately after the 'Reception' caravan, found ourselves in the "free to enter, non-scrutineered, caravan towing, mudrun RTV Trial". We 'cleared' sections GB1, GB2, GB3 and GB4, and found ourselves a red Range Rover Register peg, and settled down to enjoy the spectator sport of "watch the others pitch"!

The rest of the weekend was superb weather, superb scenery, and I think a first time that the caravan site has spread over a distance of about 1¬ miles. I seem to have spent a fortune between the LRO Shop and NWL's Tyre & Battery Centre, and I got very close to a set of 5-spoke alloys at Conwy Land Rover marked down to œ90 each, but 'er indoors' said a firm "no" and nicked the cheque book and plastic!

I had hoped to bring you a full list of trophy winners but the results haven't arrived from North Wales yet, so - perhaps next time - if you're still interested by then!

1998 - 50th Anniversary of Land Rover

Following discussions with Lancs & Cheshire LRC, Eastnor Estates Ltd, and Land Rover, the Council is pleased to announce that the 1998 International Rally, celebrating 50 years of 'The Best 4 x 4 x Far' will be held at Eastnor.

Provisional plans allow for a nine-day rally, Friday 22nd May to Sunday 31st May, with all of the usual 'International' features, but many more special celebration events suitable for the whole family.

Lancs and Cheshire will act as rally co-ordinators, but in view of the new location, increased scope, and duration of the rally, assistance will be sought from other clubs for running specialised events and services.

A proposed programme, subject to further discussions and confirmation, is:-

Gymkhanae, Trailer Handling competitions, Land Rover Concours, and Scenic Safaris will be ongoing throughout the week.

Book the date now, this is likely to be the biggest ever club event by far.

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Disclaimer, October 1997